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Tech. Sgt. Justinne Doyle (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Waiting for the signal

A Paratrooper from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division jumps into Lop Buri, Thailand for Operation Cobra Gold 2014, Jan. 15, 2014. CG14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to their long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Waiting for the signal

Army 1st Sgt. Jason Woodbury, a 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment jumpmaster, waits for the loadmaster's signal to jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, over Lop Buri, Thailand in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to their long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Paratroopers

Paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division attach their static line hooks to the static cable aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, Feb. 15, 2014, in preparation for a jump into Lop Buri, Thailand, in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to their long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Jumpmaster

A jumpmaster from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division inspects the static line of another 4/25 Soldier, Feb. 15, 2014, prior to a combined U.S. and Thai armed forces jump into Lop Buri, Thailand, for Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to their long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Don parachutes

U.S. and Royal Thai armed forces don parachutes in preparation for a static line jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, Feb. 15, 2014, over Lop Buri, Thailand. The jump, a demonstration of forcible entry capabilities of U.S. and Royal Thai forces, was in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014, a multi-national exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Smoke popped, jumpers landing

Combat controllers from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron perform a static line jump while spotters on the ground look on, Feb. 12, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The airmen try to land as close to the landing zone as they can in high winds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Static drop

Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron perform a static line jump from a C-17 Globemaster III at 1,000 feet above McChord Field, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Static line jumps are used for immediate insertion into enemy territory and the 22nd STS Airmen practice them monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Preparing for landing

Senior Airman Christopher Beitia, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller spots his landing after his static line jump from a C-17 Globemaster III above McChord Field, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Static line jumpers have limited maneuverability during their drop, so they must rely on the aircraft to drop them as close as possible to the landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Checking the manifest

Left, Master Sgt. Juan Moran, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster checks the jump manifest with Warrant Officer Dave Daly, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The members also calculate wind speed and the jumping point based on landmarks before arriving at the landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Jump completed

After his high altitude, low opening jump, Airman 1st Class Nico Rodriguez, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller prepares to turn in his parachute to riggers at McChord Field, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Once each parachute is accounted for, the riggers take custody of the parachutes and prepare them for the next jump. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Reeling in the chute

Staff Sgt. Brent Thornton, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller works to corral his parachute after landing in high winds near the echo ramp on McChord Field, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Parachuting airmen can judge wind speeds base on a “V” pointing in the wind’s direction and from popped smoke provided by combat controllers on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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HALO jump

Two 22nd Special Tactics Squadron Airmen perform a high altitude, low opening parachute jump, Feb. 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The airmen practice landing as close to their designated landing zone as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Onloading the aircraft

Members of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron load onto a C-17 Globemaster III, Feb. 12, 2014, to practice high altitude, low opening parachute jumping at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The jumpers performed three HALO jumps and two static line jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Professional of the Week

Staff Sgt. Deven Robinson (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professional of the Week

Staff Sgt. Adam Johnson (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professional of the week

Airman 1st Class James Stegeman (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professional of the week

Staff Sgt. Liam McPhail (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Live fire

A M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System’s crew from the 17th Fires Brigade stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., fire rockets from a HIMARS during a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration exercise Feb. 1, 2014 at Schoonover, Calif. The joint exercise was performed to provide hands-on training in a simulated deployed environment to maintain readiness of Airmen and Soldiers.
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In flight

Soldiers from the 17th Fires Brigade stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., wait to arrive at Schoonover, Calif., Feb. 1, 2014. Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, 446th Airlift Wing and various other units from JBLM participated in the week-long HI-RAIN exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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